NTT has begun offering domestically produced generative AI developed in-house. Starting in May this year, we will be working with other companies to jointly develop AI specialized for specific industries and tasks.
The domestically produced generative AI developed by NTT emphasizes Japanese language processing ability, but is also characterized by specialization in specific fields, which reduces the amount of AI learning required, and reduces the cost of large-scale data centers. It is said that it is.
On the 25th, the company held a press conference to coincide with the start of provision to companies and local governments, and said that starting in May this year, they will be recruiting partner companies to jointly develop AI specialized for specific industries and tasks. revealed the plan.
American companies are far ahead in the development and commercialization of generative AI.
At a press conference, NTT President Akira Shimada said, ``There is a strong need to learn and use company-specific data,'' emphasizing the difference in strategies.
Other Japanese companies are also developing strategies to specialize in Japanese, with NEC starting a service for companies this month, and KDDI, Softbank, and Rakuten Group also preparing for development and commercialization. Masu.